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How to get fromRio de Janeiro to Salar de Uyuniby plane, unknown, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Salar de Uyuni by plane, unknown, bus, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly to Uyuni Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Uyuni Airport (UYU)plane plane GIG - UYU
    2. Walk from Uyuni Airport (UYU) to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    12h 17m

  2. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Rodoviário Posadasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus Posadas to Terminal de Ómnibus de Santiago del Esterobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Ómnibus de Santiago del Estero to Terminal La Quiacabus bus
    4. Take the train from Villazón to Uyunítrain train
    5. Walk from Uyuní to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    3d

  3. Fly to Alcantari Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Alcantari Airport (SRE)plane plane GIG - SRE
    2. Take the bus from Sucre to Uyunibus bus
    3. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    17h 11m

  4. Fly to Tarija, bus, Tour, travel

    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Tarija (TJA)plane plane GIG - TJA
    2. Take the bus from Tarija to Tupizabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tupiza to Salar de Uyunishuttle bus
    4. Walk from Salar de Uyuni to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    19h 23m

  5. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Terminal La Quiacabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Villazón to Uyunibus bus
    4. Walk from Uyuni to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    3d 8h

  6. Bus, Tour, travel

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Terminal de Omnibus Retirobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Omnibus Retiro to Villazónbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Villazón to Uyunibus bus
    4. Drive from Uyuni to Isla Incahuasicar car
    5. Walk from Isla Incahuasi to Salar de Uyuniunknown unknown
    3d 17h

Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Uyuni Airport (UYU) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,540.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia?

There is no direct connection from Rio de Janeiro to Salar de Uyuni. However, you can take the bus to Galeão - Tom Jobim 2, walk to Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) airport, fly to Uyuni Airport (UYU), then travel to Salar de Uyuni. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário Novo Rio to Salar de Uyuni via Terminal de Rodoviário Posadas, Terminal de Ómnibus Posadas, Terminal de Ómnibus de Santiago del Estero, Terminal La Quiaca, Villazón, and Uyuní in around 3d.

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